AANA / American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

10/28/2025

Thinking about running for an AANA leadership role? 👀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Nominations open Nov. 3, 2025 and we’re here to help!
Join our webinar on Nov. 6, 2025 from 6–7:30 p.m. (CT) to hear from former and current leaders and get your questions answered.
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🔗 Zoom link: aana.com/elections (requires AANA member login)

10/28/2025

You know what's really scary? 👻 https://renew.aana.com/scary/

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

Nancy Decorrevont is celebrating 42 years as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), including 38 years at Northwestern Medicine.

Outside work, Nancy keeps challenging herself, earning a first degree black belt in taekwondo at age 47.

Her advice to future CRNAs is simple: “Put in the work and love others.”

Thank you for your dedication to our patients, Nancy!

10/20/2025

Sarah Wild, CRNA, APRN, shares the importance of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists, especially in rural communities. She offers insights into the type of work she does including care beyond surgery.

ROCHESTER, Ind. --- Sarah Wild is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), APRN, as well as a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). Wild is from and currently lives in Rochester, Indiana. She also goes to various facilities throughout the state.

10/17/2025

💬 “It’s not just about policy—it’s about people.”

This week, AANA President Jeff Molter joins Sharon and Jeremy for a candid conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future of nurse anesthesia. From the 15% reimbursement fight to building stronger governance and mentoring the next generation, Jeff opens up about the road ahead for the AANA.

🎧 Listen now: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/leading-with-heart-a-conversation-with-aana-president-jeff-molter/5747/

10/16/2025

Happy World Anesthesia Day from the AANA Board of Directors! 🥳

10/16/2025

Happy World Anesthesia Day from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology!
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CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists safely administer more than 58.5 million anesthetics to patients each year in the United States.

10/15/2025

Taccara, APRNbeauty, describes the “rockstar” CRNAs who cared for her and inspired her as a nurse. She’s sharing her story of gratitude and admiration for the people who make every procedure possible. 💙

10/15/2025

Anesthesia is all about comfort, care, and precision. Tomorrow, is showing us what she loves about anesthesia and breaking down some of the tools that make it safe!

10/15/2025

Effective October 1, 2025, UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, enacted a policy cutting reimbursement rates for anesthesia services performed independently by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) by 15%.

This change applies to claims billed under the QZ modifier, which indicates services rendered without physician supervision. Providers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Wyoming are exempt from this reduction.​

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